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Question 1

internal economy of scale

Answer 1

falling avg cost of production due to larger number of units of output

Question 2

external economy of scale

Answer 2

falling avg. cost of production as producer becomes more efficient due to growth of industry in a region

Question 3

craft production

Answer 3

prod. processes based on manual skills. small scale so low economy of scale, high labour costs

Question 4

mechanised production

Answer 4

prod. processes where machines are controlled by humans. higher cost for training and machinery, lower consumer choice

Question 5

automated production

Answer 5

machines controlled by computers. higher cost of equipment, higher productivity

Question 6

assembly line production

Answer 6

products and components are moved continuously along a conveyor. components are added until product is assembled

Question 7

CNC

Answer 7

computer numerical control;
computer control of machines to manufacture complex parts. cad file interpreted by cnc machine

Question 8

mass production vs mass customisation

Answer 8

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Question 9

design for manufacture

Answer 9

solutions created for optimum use of manufacturing capabilities

Question 10

design for manufactrue types list

Answer 10

design for materials
design for process
design for assembly
design for dissassemble

Question 11

adapting for DFM

Answer 11

reduce total number of parts
use standard components
minimise assembly directions